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By Jim Akans
Each year, the Volunteer Center of
Otsego County honors and recognizes
the outstanding community service of
individuals, organizations, families,
groups and businesses at a very special
Spirit of Volunteerism Awards ceremo-
ny. This year, the event will take place
on next Saturday, April 21st, at the
Knights of Columbus Hall located a few
By Jim Akans
Ah, spring break! At a time when stu-
dents in Northern Michigan typically head
off to warmer climates, or perhaps to
social media on the internet, play video
games, watch a lot of TV, or
maybeattend a day long discussions
about the quality of life in Otsego County?
That is the option 12 area students
chose to dedicate part of their spring
break retreat to this past Wednesday, gath-
ering at the Otsego County Community
Foundation office for a day long interac-
tive discussion about how to involve teens
in bringing their opinions and ideas into
the Otsego County Quality of Life survey
that is currently underway.
Bri Morris, a participant in last
Wednesdays brainstorming session stat-
ed, I became part of this youth panel
because I feel it is important to be
involved in this community. This is great
way to do that. Teens need to have their
voices heard.
Morriss sentiments were echoed
around the table As the Quality of Life
survey moves from previous stages that
SEE AREA YOUTH PAGE 4A
Annual Spirit of
Volunteerism Awards
celebrates outstanding
community service
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Saturday, April 21
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Lunch available.
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Sporting Goods and a whole lot more!
STORY
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By Jim Akans
Whether an existing business
or entrepreneur gathering infor-
mation in preparation for a new
business launch, you wont want
to miss this exciting and inform-
ative opportunity to attend the
annual Employer Forum to be
held at Treetops Resort in
Gaylord on Wednesday, April
25th. However, the April 18th
deadline for registering to
attend this half-day event is fast
approaching, and the very
reasonable $20 fee includes
lunch, plenty of networking
opportunities, and a wealth
of valuable business infor-
Inside...
SEE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM PAGE 4A
STORY
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GAYLORD
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Business
Consultant
Denise Hansen
will be among
the featured pre-
senters at the
2012 Employer
Forum at
Treetop Resort
talking place on
April 25th. The
registration
deadline for this
event is April
18th.
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Classifieds......................5B
Health .....................13 - 15
Inspirational Page............12
OCCOA News.................. 15
READ................................7
Real Estate.................... 6B
Weather ............................3
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Taking some precious time from their much welcome spring break retreat, these 12 students gathered at the
Otsego County Community Foundation office last Wednesday to explore ways to involve teens in bringing
their opinions and ideas into the Otsego County Quality of Life survey that is currently underway. Clockwise
from left; Savannah Sullivan, Geoff Wind, Ellen Burns, Bri Morris, Mikayla Waun, Sammie Campbell,
Danielle Rola, Ty Coonrod, Riley Elliott, Ashley Reaume, Brittany Blunt, and William Oldenburg.
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On behalf of Otsego County Habitat for
Humanity, our board of directors and our
current partner would like to express our
gratitude to the anonymous donor who gave
$200.00 to the Otsego County Community
Foundation.
In these tough economic times, more peo-
ple than ever need assistance in finding ade-
quate housing, job skills and other resources.
At the same time, donations to non-profit
organizations are more precious than ever.
This anonymous donation will be used to
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vision right here in Gaylord for our partner
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nity to be trained in construction skills in
addition to the satisfaction gained from
helping our partner family achieve the goal
of homeownership.
The community in Gaylord has also been
impacted as an overgrown lot is transformed
into a lovely home and a tax generating
property for the community. Habitat for
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no profit and with long-term interest free
mortgages.
For more information on how to volunteer,
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the Otsego County Habitat for Humanity,
please contact Donna Quandt at 989-732-
6070 or visit www.otsegohabitat.org.
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By Jim Akans
It may very well be one of the tastiest fundrais-
ers of the year. Next weekend, April 20th and 21st,
prepare those appetites for a feast because that is
the date for 2012 Chefs Challenge event, a
fundraiser for the non-profit Challenge Mountain
organization. Taking place at Boyne Mountain
resort, the Chefs Challenge event has been her-
alded as Michigans premier epicurean gathering,
focusing on Michigan made dishes prepared by
area chefs and culinary students, plus a tantaliz-
ing assortment of local wines and beverages from
microbreweries. What a delicious way to sample
some of the finest foods and drinks our wonderful
state has to offer.
Mike Hurchick, event co-chair, states, This is
our 5th year for this event, which was started by
Joe Briedenstien as a fundraiser for Challenge
Mountain. Chefs Challenge also coincides with
Michigan Splendor week, which fits perfectly for
an event that promotes Michigan chefs and culi-
nary programs.
Chefs Challenge weekend kicks off on Friday,
April 20th, with the Future Chefs Challenge
competition starting at 6 pm in the Boyne
Mountain Civic Center. High school student
teams will prepare hors doeuvres for a Peoples
Choice award and for a panel of celebrity judges.
The evening will also feature the Chefs Challenge
Taste of Michigan competition; designed to show-
case Michigan food and drink products through
creative meal applications. Chefs from Michigan
establishments will prepare an entre created with
indigenous Michigan products paired with a
Michigan wine and micro-brew. Event attendees
will vote for the Peoples Choice award, and a
panel of judges will select the contestants who will
appear in Saturdays Iron Chef style competi-
tion.
Hurchick relates, The two final chefs in
Saturdays competition will have no clue what
they will be cooking. They are given 45 minutes to
come up with as many plates as they can; hors
doeuvres, salad, entre, dessertand they will be
judged by professional chefs and writers. The
winner will become the 2012 Chefs Challenge
winner, which has become a highly prized title.
Other activities and events on Saturday, April
21st will include a series of food seminars and
demonstrations at the Boyne Mountain Civic
Center from 9 am to 3:45 pm, a forum for
Michigan food vendors to display the wide variety
of quality Michigan farm products from 9 am to 3
pm, and a Center-of-the-Plate Competition from
11 am until 2 pm.
The Chefs Challenge Iron Chef style competi-
tion will take place from 6:30 to 9 pm Attendees
will enjoy a four-course meal prepared by the
Boyne Mountain staff during the chefs cook-off
event, and the Boyne City High School video class
will set up three large screen television so diners
can watch the Chefs Challenge up close during
their meal while two emcees offer commentary as
the competition proceeds. Following the dinner,
the Street Corner band will play 50s and 60s
dance music for a $10 admission and a cash bar
will be available.
It all promises to be yet another delicious, and
entertaining Chefs Challenge weekend, and as
always, proceeds will help benefit the ongoing
efforts of Challenge Mountain.
Mike Hurchick, who is also the Challenge
Mountain program director, affirms, A great part
of Chefs Challenge is that it helps help raise funds
for our program at Challenge Mountain. Since
1984, we have provided a free opportunity for any-
one with a disability to enjoy the outdoors, with
activities such as skiing, kayaking, sailing, camp-
ing, hiking, and more.
Tasting tickets for the Friday, April 20th event
are available for $10, Tasting Tickets for Saturday
afternoon are available for eight for $25 or four for
$15, and individual seats for the Iron Chef Cook-
off Dinner are $75. For a detailed schedule and list
of this years participants, visit www.chefs-chal-
lenge.com.
By Jim Akans
Its springtime in northern Michigan, and love is in the air.
That means it is time once again to present the 2012 Annual
Northern Michigan Bridal Expo, sponsored by the Charlevoix
County News, Weekly Choice newspapers and Boyne
Mountain Resort, featuring a wide array of area merchants
and wedding service providers who will be gathering at the
Boyne Mountain Civic Center on Sunday afternoon, May
20th from 1 to 5 pm.
This is a must attend event for couples planning to
exchange wedding vows within the next year or so, states
Cindy Akans, event coordinator. Planning and exploring
ideas for a wedding is a fun experience, and often the more
lead-time a couple allows will maximize their options for
their big day.
In addition to a host of wedding-related vendors that will
include caterers, wedding gown shops, florists, wedding
planners, wedding cake designers, facilities for holding a
wedding and/or reception, and more, activities will include a
live bridal fashion show that has been a hallmark of the
afternoon during previous expos.
This years Expo at Boyne Mountain promises to be enter-
taining, informative, and exciting, notes Cindy Akans. Its a
fun, free and a fabulous way to explore the possibilities for
creating a very special, and memorable wedding day.
The 2012 Northern Michigan Bridal Expo is free to attend.
If your business supplies products or services for area wed-
dings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bachelor or bache-
lorette parties, reserve your booth space now for this exciting
event.
For more information, please checkout Facebook at
Northern Michigan Bridal Expo or contact Cindy Akans at
(989) 858-3910 or email Cindy@WeeklyChoice.com.
Next weekends 2012 Chefs Challenge
fundraiser an epicurean delight!
2012 Northern Michigan Bridal
Expo to be held on May 20th
Next weekend, April 20th and 21st, prepare those appetites for a feast because that is the
date for 2012 Chefs Challenge event, a fundraiser for the non-profit Challenge Mountain
organization.
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involving interactive focus groups, survey organizers felt that
input from area teens is a vital and dynamic component in
not only evaluating current strengths and shortcomings
regarding life in the county, but also an essential link in
preparing for the future.
This initial session was led by Dana Bensinger and Bethan
Prykuci, and the goal was to identify what this group of stu-
dents like about life in the community, what they would like
to see change, and how to get other area teens involved in
participating in the survey. Ideas for bringing other teens
voices into the survey included utilizing Facebook, teen
activities, creating an idea wall, and establishing a link on
the website for teen input.
Among the Likes conveyed during the session were that-
people in this smaller sized community get to know one
another, the uniqueness of Main Street areas, the family-ori-
ented spirit, the abundant recreational opportunities offered,
and the beautiful natural environment. Areas the group
would like to see change in the community included seeing
more activities for teens and families, increased job opportu-
nities, and greater recreational options.
In many ways, this initial feedback reflects results from the
mail-in and recently completed online Quality of Life survey.
Among the preliminary data from the online survey was an
overwhelming response that the quality of life here is good
or very good (nearly 90-percent), a strong sense of belong-
ing in the county (over 78-percent), a general feeling of
safety living here (approximately 98-percent), and over 50-
percent of respondents stated they live here because of the
areas natural and scenic beauty.
Primary concerns from the preliminary online survey were
financial (with nearly 40-percent of respondents stating they
had just enough or not enough money to live on), youth
bullying (81-percent), and recycling (with over 98-percent of
respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing that recycling is
good for the environment).
In addition efforts to bring input from area youth into the
Quality of Life study, a series of interactive focus groups are
planned in the coming months to provide in-depth feedback
into issues and factors affecting the current and future of life
in the county. This extensive survey and assessment has
been developed and is under implementation in Otsego
County to help assess the quality of life residents in the
county experience in 12 key areas. Administered through the
Northeast Michigan Council for Governments (NEMCOG),
and implemented through the cooperation and participation
of several area agencies and organizations including the
MSU Extension, County of Otsego, Otsego County Township
Officers Association, District Health Department, Otsego
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United Way, the goal is to reveal these quality of life findings
in a report anticipated to be released in early 2013.
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forums two guest speakers and an employers panel.
The first presenter will be Business Consultant Denise
Hansen, owner of Impact Retailing LLC, who has been in
the retailing field for over 20 years. She has worked with
such retailing giants as Walt Disney Company and Victoria
Secret, and topics during her Generate Traffic and Get it
Sold segment at the forum will included providing a rich
customer experience, realizing higher traffic levels, and
creating an interactive experience.
Barb Jourdan and Beth Kelly will join forces at the forum
for a segment entitled Creating a High Performance
Workforce, offering insights on leading HR practices based
on their extensive research and professional experience.
They have provided human resource services to several
small to mid-sized organizations, enhancing employee pro-
ductivity and maintaining employment compliance.
The final presentation of the afternoon; Small Business
Success Stories & Working with the MI-SBTDC will be a
Northern Michigan Employers Panel moderated by Joel
Schultz. The panel, consisting of John McLeod of Classic
Instruments, Scott Newan Bale of Shorts Brewery Company,
Geri Koutnik of Fox Run Golf Club, Steve Fun of Funky Fish
& Friends, and Mary Faculak of Marys EJ Shoppe and
Marys of Boyne, will address marketing issues, payroll
management, inventory rotation, and even cash flow on a
tight budget.
Organizers state that the goal of the Employer Forum is to
have attendee's walk away at the end of the Forum with a
good understanding of what small business services and
tools are available to them and speak to some experts who
can provide them with small business counseling, training
and market research.
This Employer Forum is the result of a combined effort by
regional and local agencies, all with the mission of support-
ing small business. Partners include Northeast Michigan
Works, Northwest Michigan Works, North Central Michigan
College, Northeast Michigan Consortium, Otsego County
Economic Alliance, Michigan Rehabilitation Services,
Workforce Development Agency, state of Michigan and
Veterans Services. It is made possible through the Regional
Entrepreneurial Collaborative Grant.
The 2012 Employer Forum runs from 11:30 am until 4:30
pm on April 25 at Treetop Resort. To register please contact
Tish at the Otsego County Economic Alliance at 989-731-
0287 or email tish@gaylord-otsego.com by April 18th.
miles east of Gaylord.
Award recipients are selected from nominations sub-
mitted by community members, which are reviewed by a
volunteer panel composed of a diverse group of area resi-
dents and a representative from the Volunteer Center.
This year, several nominations were received and
reviewed.
The 2012 Spirit of Volunteerism Award winners, who will
be honored at this years ceremony, are:
Senior Category; Bev Robinson. Recently, Bev stepped
in to help hold things together during the leadership tran-
sition at the Salvation Army, where she is also the Canteen
director, bell ringer, coat drive participant and a Board
member. She is an RSVP volunteer, Holiday Giving pro-
gram co-director, United Way volunteer, and her past vol-
unteer activities include starting the girls Little League
where she was also a Board member, and she was a past
Fair Board member for ten years.
Adult Category; Anita Wadsworth. When retiring to
Otsego County, one of Anitas first activities was signing up
to be a driver for the Road to Recovery program. She also
became a volunteer for MSU Extension, the Otsego
County Historical Museum, Conservation District, partici-
pated in the Alpenfest Run, taught several classes at
church, and was a governing Board member for the
Society of Automotive Engineers for Mid-Michigan. Her
numerous current volunteer efforts include being and
helping out as an RSVP and Volunteer Center medical
transport driver, usher, assisting with blood drives, partici-
pating in several fundraisers, Alpenfest, serves as an
OCCOA chaperon and assisting with mailings, volunteer-
ing her time at the Wings Over Gaylord event, and helping
out as a Salvation Army bell ringer and with the Holiday
Giving program.
Youth Category; Taylor Rabineau. Taylor began volun-
teering when she was just seven years old, ringing bells for
the Salvation Army with her mom. Soon she was a mem-
ber of the Guardian Gals, became part of the Volunteer
Center Summer program, a volunteer for many church
and school programs, a camp counselor for the Council
for the Arts, participates in the Holiday Giving program, is
secretary for the Community Foundations Youth Advisory
Committee, and much more. In the past four years, she
has volunteered over 1,000 hours.
Family Category; Rudi and Sandi Edel. For many years,
the Edels have been sharing their time between volun-
teering locally and going to the Dominican on mission
trips. Between Rudi and Sandi, their current volunteer
efforts include being presenters for the Leadership Otsego
County program, serving as mediators, OCCOA Board
member, RSVP volunteers, assisting with the Otsego
County Historical Society and Museum, Master Gardener
Coordinator, Salvation Army, Food Pantry, Sea Cadets,
Department of Defense, MSU Extension, Rotary, Under
Water Sanctuary, and at their church. Past efforts include
the 4-H Challenge, University Center Board, Kiwanis Food
Basket program, American Red Cross blood drives, and a
variety of holiday programs.
Service Club/Organization Category; American
Association of University Women (AAUW). Founded in
1972, this 47-member organizations mission is to advance
equity for women and girls through advocacy, education,
philanthropy and research. The group offers scholarships
for female high school graduates, host Senior Teas to
honor high school female seniors and their moms, organ-
ize the annual Women Making History display and vol-
unteer for organizations such as the American Cancer
Society, the hospital, Volunteer Center, Community
Foundation, Alpenfest and the Community Meals pro-
gram.
Business Category; Gaylord Eye Care. A longstanding
community-oriented business, Gaylord Eye Care supports
the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Road to
Recovery, Adopt a Class, the Volunteer Center, several ath-
letic fundraisers, the Community Foundations
Extreevaganza, Christian school fundraising events and
Community Connect. In addition, the owners and
employees offer their volunteer services to several area
programs, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters Lunch Buddy
program, Relay for Life, Road to Recovery, Hockey Alumni
Association, Special Olympics Opening Eyes program, and
many church activities.
Be a part of recognizing these extraordinary individuals
and organizations at the 2012 Spirit of Volunteerism event.
Doors will open at the Knight of Columbus Hall on April
21st at 5 pm, dinner will be served at 6 pm and the recog-
nition event will start at 7 pm to be followed by an auction
of several items donated by local businesses and individu-
als.
Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased by
calling the Volunteer Center at (989) 705-8584 or emailing
Carol@OtsegoUnitedWay.org
LOCAL NEWS
Otsego County is pleased to announce
that it has been awarded a $19,000 grant by
the Otsego County Community Foundation
(OCCF) towards the Otsego County
Aerospace Diversification Project. The grant
was made possible by the Dr. Patrick J.
McNamara Fund, Scott and Janice Lampert
Fund, and the Deerfield Computer
Associates Fund. The Aerospace
Diversification Project consists of three dis-
tinct phases with a total cost of $163,000.
The County is currently in Phase 1, which
includes researching and identifying aero-
space and defense concepts and niche proj-
ects that would fit at the Gaylord Regional
Airport, utilizing existing infrastructure.
Explorer Solutions has been contracted by
the County to lead this process, which is
expected to be completed in the fall of 2013.
Phase 2 will include researching, meeting
with, and mobilizing strategic partners, cre-
ating a steering committee, and refining the
project. Phase 3, which the OCCF grant is
helping fund, includes choosing the target
industry/use, conducting market analysis,
feasibility studies and implementation of a
plan. The goal is to study the feasibility of
attracting or expanding aerospace related
manufacturing or services into Otsego
County and if feasible, implement a project
in order to create new jobs. Otsego County
is very grateful to OCCF and the donor foun-
dations for helping to make this project a
reality.
"We believe the (Aerospace
Diversification) project is an exciting oppor-
tunity for our community to seek and find
new industries, growth opportunities, and
jobs. It's a privilege and pleasure to collabo-
rate with a group of individuals that share
this vision, making possible this grant
opportunity. Individually the grant request
was probably not in the cards for this grant
cycle, but together we were able to do some-
thing that we hope will be of benefit to
everyone. Teamwork is the foundation of
success for our community!"
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H I D D E N T R E A S U R E S
By Jim Akans
In 1984, the Challenge Mountain 501 (c)
(3) non-profit organization was founded to
raise funds to develop an adaptive ski pro-
gram to allow physically and mentally chal-
lenged individuals enjoy the thrill and
excitement of the sport of downhill skiing
free of charge. With a motto of If I can do
this I can do anything! the Challenge
Mountain organization grew over the years
to include Summer Games, Day Camps,
Overnight Camps, Camp Quality, Winter
Games and much more.
Challenge Mountain Resale Shops, located
in Boyne City and Petoskey, offer a wide
range of donated clothing and household
items for sale with proceeds utilized to help
support Challenge Mountains ongoing mis-
sion. The 6,600 square foot facility in Boyne
City and 4,200 square foot facility in
Petoskey each present a seemingly endless
array of mens, womens and childrens cloth-
ing items, books, music, furniture, linens,
glassware and other household items to
select from.
The Boyne City store is located at 1158 S.
M-75, just east of Boyne City toward Boyne
Falls (where the facility was actually once
located), and the Petoskey store is at 2429 US
31 North across from Houghton Gas.
Each store is open Monday through Friday
from 10 am until 4 pm, and on Saturdays
from 10 am until 3 pm. For additional infor-
mation about Challenge Mountain, please
call (231) 582-5711 or visit www.cmski.org.
Challenge Mountain Resale Shops in
Boyne City and
Petoskey
Challenge Mountain Resale Shops, located in Boyne City and Petoskey, offer a wide
range of donated clothing and household items for sale with proceeds utilized to help
support Challenge Mountains ongoing mission.
the Otsego County Community Foundation (OCCF) has awarded a $19,000 grant
towards the Otsego County Aerospace Diversification Project. Shown here (left to
right): Paul Beachnau Chair Person County Commissioner, Dana Bensinger OCCF
Executive Director, Janice Lampert Donor, Bob McNamara Donor, Jeff Ratcliffe
Otsego County Economic Alliance Executive Directo Mike Deerfield, Deerfield
Computer Associates Fund.
In the Rough, Professionally Painted
or Completely Restored
Over 7,000 sq. ft. of Furniture, Antiques & Goodies
06176 Old U.S. 31 South, Charlevoix, MI 49720
E-Mail: donkellyantiques@yahoo.com
FURNITURE BARN
(231) 547-0133 Cell (231) 881-0353
Web: dkellyantiques.com
CUSTOM & ANTIQUE
FURNITURE
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Otsego County Community Foundation awards
grant to Otsego County Aerospace
Diversification Project
We buy unwanted, broken or scrap gold
and all collector coins.
We pay the public more than any other
dealer in Northern Michigan.
Check with the rest and then come to the best.
NO Games, NO Gimmicks, NO Altered Scales
Just honest cash value.
Give us a call at 989-448-2400
or stop in and see us at our new store in Gaylord.
1363 West Main St. You will be glad you did.
We are located next to Mancino`s and across the street from Ponderosa.
Remember, WE PAY MORE
than anyone in Northern Michigan.
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LOCAL NEWS
New stories updated daily on-line at www.weeklychoice.com
GAYLORD
financial Peace
university
Dave Ramsey's Financial
Peace University at Gaylord
E-Free Church, starting Wed.,
April 11, 6:30-8:30pm for 10
weeks. If you miss the first
class, this can be made up
online easily. Membership
kit for the class is $100/cou-
ple. Call the church office to
register. 989-732-2647.
Northern Michigan
scam alert
North Central Area Credit
Union has informed us that
automated phone calls are
being made informing mem-
bers their Debit card has
been compromised and ask-
ing them to enter personal
information and card num-
bers. This is a scam! If you
receive a call, hang up and
call the credit union.
GRAYLING
Poetry workshop
April 12, 19 and 26 from 6-
8pm at the AuSable Artisan
Village -Poetry Workshop
with Aaron Raymond will
focus closely on poems-in-
progress brought to the
workshop, we will explore
together what elements are
working, and what can be
strengthened, to help realize
each poems potential. Well
talk about line, image,
metaphor, sound, structure,
voice and surprise, with the
aim of opening up possibili-
ties for the work at hand. The
workshop fee: AAV Members:
$40 per class / Non-
Members: $45 per class. If
you pay for all 4 classes in
advance the fee is: AAV
Members: $125 / Non-
Members: $145. www.art-
galleryaav.org
CHEBOYGAN
health services
McLaren Health Care
remains committed to the
continuation of healthcare
services in the Cheboygan
community, developing a
physician-based rather than
a hospital-based model of
care. As such, the primary
and specialty care physicians
of Cheboygan are now affili-
ated with McLaren-Northern
Michigan, and will be avail-
able to continue to serve
their patients in convenient
Cheboygan locations.
Patients may call the
Physician Referral Line at
McLaren-Northern Michigan
in Petoskey at 877.568.5598
to learn more.
GAYLORD
nerf nite
Every Thursday 6pm - 8pm.
Bring your 4th - 8th grade
group of 3-4 players for team
competitions. Prizes for the
winners. Many game styles,
Gold Grab, Resurrection,
Castle Siege, Dog Tags.
Reservations required 989-
748-4050.
GRAYLING
youre My hero
Thursday, April 12th at
3:30pm at Devereaux
Memorial Library. Kids ages
6-12 can release their inner
superhero and meet The
Cardinal comic book creator
Kurt Kolka. Think up your
own super name and crime
stopping power at a program
filled with stories, fun and
super treats, too! Sign up at
348-9214.
GAYLORD
Playgroups
Monday 10-noon or Friday
10-noon. Weekly schedule is
very affordable. Snack pro-
vided plus structured activi-
ties and crafts.
GAYLORD
Business after hours
You're invited to Business
After Hours on April 11th
sponsored by Prudential
Preferred Properties Network
and Alpine Tavern & Eatery.
This networking event will
take place from 5-7pm at
Alpine Tavern & Eatery where
you can enjoy the company
of fellow business profes-
sionals as well as sample
wonderful food made by the
staff at Alpine Tavern &
Eatery. The cost is $5 for
Chamber Members and $10
for non-members. The 50/50
drawing for the April
Business After Hours will
benefit the Friends for Life of
Otsego County.
GAYLORD
weight loss challenge
Do your need to get rid of
some winter weight? Four
Star Nutrition will be starting
a new Weight Loss Challenge
on Thursday, April 12 at 6pm.
Call 989-448-8618 for more
information.
GRAYLING
easter Dinner
The Community is invited to
attend an Easter Dinner on
Thursday, April 12th from 4-
6pm. Menu includes Baked
Ham, Mashed Sweet
Potatoes, Green Bean
Casserole, Spiced Apple
Rings and Cherry Cheese
Tart. The meal is only $4.75
per person with a suggested
donation of $2.50 for people
over 60. Dinner is open to the
public and no reservations
are required. The
Commission on Aging &
Senior Center is located at
308 Lawndale Street. For
more information contact
the Senior Center at 989-348-
7123.
GAYLORD
rummage sale
Marketplace for Missions at
First United Methodist
Church is hosting a rummage
sale April 13, 9am - 5pm and
April 14, 9am - Noon.
Clothing and a variety of
household items will be
available for 50 cents and $1.
Fill one of our bags on
Saturday for $1. Some items
are priced more than $1. All
proceeds support many local
missions such as Otsego
County food pantry,
Friendship center, Salvation
Army and New Life
Pregnancy Center in addition
to others throughout the
world.
PETOSKEY
two Man Gentlemen
Band
April 13 - the Two Man
Gentlemen Band at Crooked
Tree Arts Center, 8pm. Shows
are $15 advance, $10 mem-
bers advance, $20/$15 door,
$20/$15 reserved, students
price. Advanced tickets avail-
able at Crooked Tree, Grain
Train, Petoskey Chamber and
Blissfest.
GRAYLING
Bake sale
Relay for Life is sponsoring a
bake sale April 14, 9am - 3pm
at Glens Market
GAYLORD
Carnival
St. Mary Cathedral School in
Gaylord will be hosting a
Carnival and Family to
Family Sale on Saturday,
April 14, from 10am until
2pm. Join the fun and enjoy
games and activities for boys
and girls of all ages, including
cake and toy walks, Nerf
hockey, fishing hole, bean
bag and football toss, face
painting, food, beverages
and more. Clean out the clos-
ets and rent a table for our
indoor Family to Family Sale.
Tables are $15 to rent; you
take all you make. Proceeds
from the carnival and sale
benefit St. Mary Cathedral
School classrooms. The
school is located at 321 N.
Otsego. Call 989-619-5100 or
e-mail crawfis@ymail.com
for more information or to
reserve a sale table.
ROSCOMMON
the Magic of Bill
Blagg live!
Saturday, April 14th at 7pm at
Kirtland Center for the
Performing Arts -Critics and
audiences alike rave about
his incredible high-energy,
grand-scale magic & illusion
that will have you rubbing
your eyes in disbelief. Called
simply amazing by Chicago
Tribune, Blaggs show is
packed with NEW mind-
blowing illusions and his
trademark off-the-cuff per-
sonality that make this show
a great family event!
Audience volunteers will lev-
itate in mid-air, others will
vanish in the blink of an eye
and so much more! This is
one show you cant afford to
miss! Witness live over 90
minutes of interactive,
action-packed magic & illu-
sion performed by the coun-
trys most prominent magical
star, Bill Blagg! Ticket Prices:
$22 (A/B) & $18 (C/D).
Purchase tickets online at
www.kirtlandcenter.com or
by calling the Ticket Office.
GAYLORD
Mom 2 Mom sale
April 14 Gaylord E-Free will
host a Mom 2 Mom Sale from
8am-noon.
GRAYLING
hop
Family Movie Matinee
Saturday! HOP Saturday,
April 14th at 1:30pm at
Devereaux Memorial Library.
Sign up for this animated fea-
ture, fun for the whole fami-
lypopcorn included. 989-
348-9214.
Northern Michigan
free tax help
Low-to-moderate income
families and individuals, sen-
iors, persons with disabilities
and limited English profi-
ciency qualify for free help
preparing their income taxes.
The free tax service is offered
at locations throughout
northwest lower Michigan.
Trained volunteers prepare
and electronically file both
federal and state returns.
Please call one of these
Volunteer Tax Sites to make
an appointment. NMCAA
office, (231) 347-9070; DHS
office, Bellaire, 205 E. Cayuga
St. (231) 533-7324; Local
Libraries in Boyne City, 201 E.
Main St. (231) 582-7861;
Charlevoix, 220 W. Clinton St.
(231) 547-2651; Roscommon,
243 E. Federal Hwy. (989)
281-1305. Bring your social
security, pension and interest
statements, wages and earn-
ings statements (Form W-2)
from all employers, your
2010 tax return and other rel-
evant information about
income and expenses, as well
as, social security cards and
photo ID.
GAYLORD
seeking investors
Gaylord Discovery Center
has formed an LLC and is
now ready to take on
Investors. Individuals with
interest in assisting this com-
munity resource grow,
expand, and succeed should
contact Kyle Johnston at 989-
748-4050. Any level of sup-
port will be appreciated, vol-
unteer time, material dona-
tions, or financial large and
small.
GRAYLING
Big whatever sale
April 21 at the American
Legion Hall, 106 James St.
9am - 3pm. Vendor Tables are
$10 plus one donated item
for silent auction. Contact
Rose Mary Nelson, 989-348-
2985 by March 31.
VANDERBILT
Music jam
3rd Thursday of every month
at Corwith Township hall. 6-
9pm. Call Billie at 989-983-
4185.
PETOSKEY
free foreclosure
workshops
Learn from experts how to
prevent your home from
going into foreclosure.
Michigan residents continue
to fall victim to the troubled
economy. Residents who
seek housing assistance in
northwest Michigan can find
help with the Northwest
Michigan Community Action
Agency (NMCAA). Free
Foreclosure Prevention
Education workshops are
available in NMCAAs
Traverse City, Petoskey, and
Cadillac offices.
Homeowners will learn how
to avoid foreclosure and the
different foreclosure pro-
grams that are available.
NMCAA, a certified HUD and
MSHDA Housing Counseling
Agency, will also educate
homeowners about the fore-
closure process and counsel
families on budgeting for
their personal financial situ-
ation. Homeowners do not
have to be within the actual
foreclosure process to access
these services. Many are
available to assist before a
crisis actually occurs to keep
the clients out of the foreclo-
sure process altogether. For
details or more information,
or learn about the workshop,
please call 231-947-3780 or
(800) 632-7334. NMCAAs
website is www.nmcaa.net.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Call for exhibitors -
wedding eXPo
Exhibitors will visit with
brides-to-be from all over
Northern Michigan at the
Northern Michigan Wedding
EXPO on Sunday, May 20 at
Boyne Mountain Resort.
Interested in having a booth
at this show? Current
exhibitors include Bridal
shops, Florists,
Photographers, Caterers, Hall
Rental, Decorators, Wedding
Planners, DJs. Entertainers,
Limo Services, Travel
Planners, Reception Venues
and more. Contact Cindy
Akans at
Cindy@WeeklyChoice.com
or phone 989-732-8160.
Registration includes exhibit
space plus display ad in the
Wedding Planning Guide.
EXPO begins at 1pm. Door
prizes drawn throughout the
day. Fashion show at 3pm.
Grand Prize drawing at
4:45pm. Sponsored by
BOYNE and the Weekly
Choice. Registration dead-
line is May 3.
GRAYLING
national healthcare
Decisions Day
The Crawford County
Senior Center in coordina-
tion with Mercy Hospital
Grayling, its affiliates, and
other national, state and
community organizations
are leading a major effort to
highlight the importance of
advance healthcare decision-
making which is an effort
that has culminated in the
formal designation of April
16th as National Healthcare
Decisions Day (NHDD). Jan
Williamson, RN, CHPN from
Mercy Homecare & Hospice
will provide information and
tools for the public to talk
about their wishes with fami-
ly, friends and healthcare
providers. One-on-one assis-
tance will be provided to
assist people who want to
complete an advance health-
care directive. On April 16th
at 6pm the public is invited
to the Commission on Aging
& Senior Center, 308
Lawndale St. for this free
presentation. Registration is
not required. Join us for a
Salisbury Steak dinner at
5pm before the presentation.
People 60 and over eat for a
suggested donation of $2.50.
Those under 60 can eat for a
cost of $4.75. For additional
information call 989-348-
7123.
INDIAN RIVER
easter egg hunt
Come to Indian Rivers
Annual Easter egg hunt April
17, 11am at Cooperation Park
Open to toddlers, preschool
& elementary-aged children.
Grand Prizes will be given in
every age group!
GRAYLING
Book fair
AuSable Primary & Grayling
Elementary Spring School
Book Fair! April 17th 20th at
the Grayling Elementary
Multipurpose Room (old GE
Library). The Book Fair runs
Tuesday, April 17th 8-9am
and 1:30-4pm / Wednesday,
April 18th 8-9am and 3-7pm
/ Thursday, April 19th 8-9am
and 3-5pm / Friday, April
20th 8-9am and 3-4pm.
GAYLORD
foe aux scholarships
The Fraternal Order of Eagles
Auxiliary #1825 are offering
two $500 scholarships again
this year to graduating sen-
iors that are going to college
this fall. Applications are
available at Gaylord High,
Dr. Rajiv Kumar & Angela Welch-Kumar, MA, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioners
ihtwellnessshopgaylord.com
989.272.5524 989.448.4717
416 W. Main St.
Next to Brothers Coffee, Gaylord
IHT Wellness Shop
Spring into Wellness
at IHT Wellness Shop
Carrying a variety of products to Cleanse, Renew & Rejuvenate
Featuring 'So-Easy Bio-Cleanse',
Wheatgrass-based internal cleanser
Complimentary Infrared Sauna Session with Paid Wellness Consultation
Construction, Inc.
2860 Kassuba Road, Gaylord, MI 49735
Let
Tom Kuch
(formerly from Norandex)
help you find the
best siding, windows, & doors
for your home.
Simonton Vinyl
Replacement Windows
Certainteed Roofing
Norandex Vinyl Siding
Call Tom at J-N-J Construction to get
your free estimate for professional
installation of quality products for
your home or business.
989-370-5738
FREE
ESTIMATES
Ace Hardware
Old 27 South
Gaylord
Johnson Tire Center
502 S. Otsego Ave.
Gaylord 732-2451
Vanderbilt BP
8371 Mill St.
Vanderbilt

Mary Welsh, Master Stylist
27 years experience
Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday by Appointment
5517 Old 27 South, Gaylord
989.619.3029
Come see me at
The View Hair Salon
~ SPECIAL ~
Make an appointment with Mary Welsh and
receive $5.00 Off your haircut or
$10.00 off any chemical service.
P.O. Box 1064 Gaylord, MI 49734
David
Cell (989) 217-1712
Dan
(989) 448-1942
(989) 732-8050
DIPZINSKI
PAINTING & WALLPAPERING
FamIIy Per
CremarIon Cenrer
2835 Dickerson Rd., Gaylord, MI 4935
989-732-9501
Toll Free 877-407-4446
Where your pet is treated with respect and dignity.
LOCAL NEWS
Gaylord St Mary's,
Vanderbilt, JoBurg and at the
club. Applications are to be
turned in by April 18. Late
apps will not be accepted.
The Ladies Auxiliary will be
having their 67h anniversary
dinner at the club March
28th at 6pm. Sign up sheet is
at the club, cost will be $5.
Nominations for officers will
be on April 18 and election
will be on May 2.
GRAYLING
free tax aide
assistance
The Crawford County
Senior Center in conjunction
with IRS Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance program
(VITA) helps low and moder-
ate income taxpayers (less
than $60,000 annually), with
special attention to those 60
and older, file their personal
income tax returns.
Volunteers are trained to
assist in filing tax forms and
basic schedules, including
the 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ.
Assistance with filing the
Home Heating Credit,
Earned Income Tax Credit
and Property Tax Credit is
also available. The last day to
file is April 16. Call the Senior
Center at 989-348-7123 to
schedule your appointment.
PETOSKEY
Dance class
Dance department class
offerings for children and
adults include ballet, dance
fusion, and modern dance.
Classes run through June 9,
culminating in a full-length
production of the Wizard of
Oz. Students will learn the
art of dance and perform-
ance by studying technique,
the clarity of line and phras-
ing, and the importance of
stage projection. Ballet and
dance fusion are available for
beginners through pre-pro-
fessional, ages four and up.
For more information on
these classes or other pro-
grams offered at Crooked
Tree Art Center go online to
www.crookedtree.org or call
the arts center at 231-347-
4337.
GAYLORD
how to Be well
April 17 Saks Wellness Center
will hold a workshop on How
To Be Well at 6:30pm.
GRAYLING
Go fly a Kite
Thursday, April 18th at
3:30pm at Devereaux
Memorial Library -Have
some flying fun and learn
how to build your own kite
with expert Janet Gross.
Program filled with stories,
craft and a snack, too.
Weather permitting; we will
take our project outside.
Appropriate for kids ages 6-
12. Sign up at 348-9214.
CHEBOYGAN
Project Connect
A day of free services for
those in need throughout the
county. Thursday, April 19th
from 10am to 2pm at the
National Guard Armory 610
Cuyler St. For more informa-
tion contact Bernie at
Cheboygan County United
Way at 231-627-2288
GRAYLING
native american
Music artist
Thursday, April 19th from 7-
9pm at the AuSable Artisan
Village Art Center The AAV
presents Native American
Music Award Debut Artist
Nominee Joseph Strider who
is a singer, songwriter and
accomplished guitarist of
Lipan Apache heritage. His
unique style is best described
as Modern Indigenous
Alternative. Cost: Members
$8 / Non-Members $10.
www.artgalleryaav.org
GRAYLING
GPa looking for
Pictionary olympics
teams
The 25th Annual Pictionary
Olympics will take place
once again this year at the
Grayling Eagles Club on
Friday, April 20th at 7pm and
the GPA is looking for new
and returning teams to come
out and put your drawing
skills to the test!!
GAYLORD
Men's conference
Get your tickets now for the
Higher Call Men's
Conference at the
Evangelical Free Church
April 21. The day long event
features guests Fred Stoeker,
the Stand Strength Team and
David Dean. To order tickets
go to www.ahighercall.com
or phone the church at 989-
732-2647. $30 if purchased by
4/10. After 4/10 price is $35.
CHARLEVOIX
singles dinner
Singles for Christ dinner
group for ALL area singles 50
years and older will meet
Saturday, April 21st, 6pm at
Kelsey Bs, 230 Ferry St. After
dinner, Card & Game Night at
Lucys! Bring a snack to share
and your own beverage.
Restaurant reservations are
required so RSVP by calling
Frieda at 231-347-5747 or e-
mail frieda@compnor.com
GRAYLING
tornado safety
Spring can be a fun time of
the year, but it can also be a
time for severe weather,
especially tornados. How can
you know if a tornado is
imminent and what do you
do if a tornado appears like-
ly? This fourth in our S.A.F.E.
(Smart Alert Focused
Educated) Series features Jim
Keysor of the National
Weather Service office in
Gaylord. Mr. Keysor will
bring his 18 years of weather
service experience to bear as
he shares information that
can help keep you safe. Learn
how to prepare for tornado
weather and what to do if a
tornado strikes. Join us for
this free presentation at the
Crawford County
Senior Center, 308 Lawndale
at 11am on Thursday, April
19th to hear Mr. Keysor. A
door prize will be given away
at the end of the presenta-
tion. This free presentation
will be at the Crawford
County Commission on
Aging & Senior Center, 308
Lawndale Street. Join us for a
beef burrito lunch at Noon
after the presentation.
People 60 and over eat for a
suggested donation of $2.50.
Those under 60 can eat for a
cost of $4.75. For additional
information call 989-348-
7123.
GRAYLING
free Divorce Clinic
The 46th Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, Legal Services of
Northern Michigan and River
House Womens Shelter will
hold free monthly divorce
clinics open to community
members who cannot afford
to hire an attorney and are
representing themselves.
Clinic locations will alternate
between Otsego and
Crawford Counties. The clin-
ics in Crawford County are
held at the Crawford County
Courthouse on, April 19,
5:30pm.
GRAYLING
hansen hills open
Hanson Hills Disc Golf
Courses & Mountain Bike
trails are open for the season.
Visit www.hansonhills.org/
Disc_Golf.html for disc golf
maps and www.hanson-
hills.org/Mt.html for moun-
tain bike trail maps.
ROSCOMMON
young scholars camp
COOR Area Young Scholars
Camp at Kirtland
Community College needs
your support. COOR Area
Young Scholars Camp is ask-
ing for your support for the
brightest and highest achiev-
ing elementary students in
our communities. Young
Scholars Camp serves as an
educational rewards pro-
gram for those fourth grade
students of Crawford,
Ogemaw, Oscoda &
Roscommon Counties who
demonstrate exemplary per-
formance on our state-man-
dated MEAP test. Cost of the
entire program is $30,000
about $100 per student.
While we gladly accept dona-
tions, we highly encourage
you to Adopt-a-Student for
$100 or Adopt-a-Class for
$2,000.
GAYLORD
Good morning Gaylord
Youre invited to Good
Morning Gaylord on April
20th from 8am-9am at
Wisconsin Street Hall.
Alpenfest will be the sponsor
and speaker for this event
which will feature a breakfast
buffet provided by Wisconsin
Street Hall. The cost is $10 for
Chamber Members and $15
for Non-Members.
PRUDENVILLE
natural shorescaping
workshop
The Muskegon River
Watershed Assembly
Education Committee is
hosting this workshop for
homeowners and landscap-
ers on April 21st. It will be
held at the Denton Township
Hall in Prudenville from
8:45am 4:15pm and pre-
registration is requested by
April 13th. Registration and
further info can be found at
www.mrwa.org or by calling
231-591-2324.
PETOSKEY
instant wine Cellar
Char-Em United Way is plan-
ning their 2nd Instant Wine
Cellar party on Friday, April
20 at 7pm at the Perry Hotel
in Petoskey. The night will
feature a chance to win a col-
lection of wine or 99 Bottles
of Shorts Beer and will
include live entertainment
from Northern Michigan's
own Boyne River Remedy.
Entry into the event is either
a bottle of wine, a six-pack of
craft beet or $15. With the
purchase of raffle tickets,
guests have a chance to "Win
an Instant Wine Cellar - or 99
Bottles of Craft Beer" from
the donated beverages as
well as many other fantastic
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Gaylord Community Orchestra (GCO) are hosting a com-
petition for young musicians from the Gaylord area. The
winner of the 2012 GCMS Solo Competition will perform
her solo with the GCO on its May concert. It will take place
at Gaylords Peace Lutheran Church at 7:00 p.m. on
Saturday, April 21. The competition is free and open to the
public.
The five contestants, Claire Mammoser, Allie Rutkowski,
Katie Rutkowski, De-Shi Wang, and Jessica Wind, are
between ages 13 and 17 and are all of Gaylord. The Solo
Competition will be judged by third-party professional
musicians, and the winner will be accompanied by the
Gaylord Community Orchestra on its May 19 concert at
Gornick Auditorium.
The Gaylord Community Orchestra is a local group that
consists of many musicians from the Gaylord area as well
as members from across northern Michigan.
The orchestra performs 3-4 concerts each year. The GCO
repertoire includes many types of pops music in addition
to traditional classical favorites. Their upcoming concert
will feature music with nationalist themes, including
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QUESTION: My teenager is
constantly texting or on the
phone and is not showing any
interest in doing things with
the family. Do you have some
suggestions on how we can re-
engage our child and help her
want to do things with the
family again?
JULI: No doubt about it, technology is
a significant obstacle for communica-
tion in the average American family,
especially with teens in the home.
Here's a two-prong strategy to deal with
it:
First of all, set boundaries on the use
of technology in your home. Don't make
this about your teenager; make it about
the kind of home environment that you
want to establish. Some reasonable and
helpful boundaries include no technol-
ogy at meal times, during carpool, or in
the bedroom. Set those boundaries for
yourself as well as for your kids.
Honestly, I am just as guilty as my 13-
year-old son is when it comes to letting
technology interrupt family time. Sure, I
don't text someone every three seconds
or play video games, but how often am I
pulled away from my family to check
email or take a quick call?
Second, make family time a priority.
Often, we as parents decide to have
family time on the spur of the moment
when our schedule finally clears. We
expect our kids to drop everything and
be excited about bonding with Mom
and Dad. Plan regular family times dur-
ing which your kids know that you
expect them to be engaged. These can
include a dinner routine of talking
about your day, Friday night game or
movie nights, or a planned weekend
getaway.
Don't take it personally if your teen
still prefers her cell phone to you. Even
when your kids are less than enthusias-
tic about a family event, it still provides
a critical connection with you.
** ** **
QUESTION: In order to tighten
up the family budget, we
recently got rid of our premi-
um satellite TV package and
switched to basic cable. But
that's not cheap, either. Can
you suggest other ways to trim
our entertainment budget
without going totally TV-free?
JIM: First, let me say that there are
worse things than going TV-free. The
Daly household eliminated the nightly
TV routine from our home long ago, and
we haven't regretted it for a minute.
Don't knock it 'til you've tried it!
However, if you're not ready to take
that step, there's still a way to enjoy TV
without paying for it on a monthly basis.
The New York Times reports that a grow-
ing number of families are saving
money by canceling their cable service
altogether and attaching a good, old-
fashioned antenna to their TV sets.
There are a number of TV antenna
models available, and a decent one will
generally cost anywhere between $25
and $150. But that's a one-time expense.
There's no monthly fee after that. Of
course, you won't get the wide variety of
sports, movies and other programming
that cable offers. But you'll get more
than enough channels to keep up with
the news and weather, and maybe a few
of your favorite shows. And if you live in
a large urban area, your choices expand
dramatically. The Nielsen Group reports
that there are more than 40 free broad-
cast channels available in Los Angeles,
for example.
Just think -- your parents and grand-
parents survived for decades watching
only a handful of channels on broadcast
TV. I doubt whether any of them would
suggest they were somehow "missing
out" by not having hundreds and hun-
dreds of channels to choose from. You
and your family might con-
sider the same arrangement
... and save yourselves hun-
dreds of dollars a year in the
process!
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Earth Week Plus is the Tip of the Mitt Regions celebration
of the environment in Northern Michigan. Area environmen-
talists are sponsoring this event to help learn how to protect
the natural gifts we have here in our area. The Expo offers
many seminars on April 14 at Cheboygan High School from
Noon until 4:45pm.
Besides sessions for adults and children, the April 14 Earth
Week Expo features a light lunch, with snacks and drinks
throughout the afternoon. Participants will enjoy student
artwork, along with more than a dozen displays from spon-
soring area businesses and organizations. Face-painting is
offered for free by the Cheboygan High School Green
Dinosaurs.
In lieu of an admission fee for the Expo, participants may
bring non-perishable food items to donate to our less fortu-
nate neighbors through the St. Thomas Food Pantry.
Attendees also may bring any private papers they desire to
have shredded. Cheboygan Middle School students will
shred them on the spot, at no cost, to create mulch for the
school garden.
Session A, 12:45 1:45 pm
1. Crazy about Container Gardens by Pat Esther-Schmidt
of Pat's Posey Patch. Learn how to successfully plant any
container that can hold soil. Receive a list of suggested
plants for container gardens.
2. Basics of Bee Behavior and Beekeeping by Dale
Giddings. Learn about the importance of bees to wildlife,
agriculture, and ecosystem health. Get introduced to bee-
keeping as a hobby.
3. Basic Poultry Raising by Susan Good. Learn how to care
for poultry in your own back yard, the equipment you will
need, and skills you will develop. Get tips on local options to
butcher the birds for food.
4. Little Traverse Conservancy: Northern Michigan's Land
Trust by Melissa Hansen, Education Coordinator of Little
Traverse Conservancy. Learn how a land trust works and this
one's role in conservation in northern Michigan, especially
Cheboygan County. Gain information about Little Traverse
Conservancy's nature preserves, free education programs for
local schools, and stewardship progress across its five county
service region.
5. Birds and Their Nests An Inside Look by Kathy Bricker
of Straits Area Audubon Society. Consider how nests are used
and discover first-hand how they are built by taking one
apart.
(age 8 and up)
6. Wired for Wind by Melanie Chiodini of Michigan State
University Extension Service. Consider how to capture the
energy of wind for power. Design and build your own wind
machines that you can take home. (age 8 and up)
7. Animal Adaptations Live! by Organization for Bat
Conservation. Discover the most fascinating features and
adaptations of many nocturnal animals, including bats, fly-
ing squirrels, owls, and more, in this exciting multi-media
program. Hearing, sight, smell, and ecosystems are explored.
Live animals may include U.S. Insect-eating bat, owl, flying
squirrel, sugar glider, straw-colored fruit bat. (age 4 and up)
8. Giant Building Blocks and Junk Band. All Ages. By Kyle
Johnston from Gaylord Discovery Center. Use your creativity
and have fun as you build with Styrofoam blocks and make
musical instruments from recycled materials. (all ages)
Session B, 2:00 3:00 pm
1. Animal Tracks: Who Goes There? By Maureen Stine of
Natureology. Learn how to identify animal tracks in sand,
mud, and snow. Make plaster casts of sample tracks that can
be taken home afterward for reference. (suitable for entire
family)
2. Feeding Birds in the Winter by Jim Bricker of Straits Area
Audubon Society. Learn about types of bird feed and feeders,
including squirrel proof models, to attract different types of
birds. See photographs of the most common winter feeder
birds. Obtain information on how to be a citizen scientist by
keeping bird feeder records for Christmas Bird Counts,
Michigan Audubon Society's Bird Feeder Survey and
National Audubon Society's Backyard Bird Feeding Survey.
(suitable for the entire family)
3. What Are My Gardening Choices? by Lynda and Don
Tracey of Tracey Farm. Learn the pros and cons of your per-
sonal options: grow your own food in a conventional garden;
buy healthy food locally; work in exchange for garden pro-
duce; or join a garden co-op.
4. Cars of the Future? By Jerry Kanka of Fernelius Auto
Group of Cheboygan. Learn about the rules relating to
increased gas mileage and how the automotive industry is
striving to comply with them. What is a hybrid car, how do
they work, and why might you want one? Discover the tech-
nology that packs greater towing power into the new V-6
engines than older V-8 pickup trucks. The talk will include
on-site tours of a Toyota Prius and a Ford with an eco-boost
engine.
5. Build a Bluebird House by Pete Chimner and Dale
Giddings. Learn about bluebirds, what they look like, where
they come from and nest, and what makes them special.
Build your own bluebird nesting box, with all materials and
tools supplied. Learn how to paint, install and care for it
once you take it home. Participation limited by supplies, so
register upon arrival at the Expo. (age 8 to 12)
6. Owls and Their Prey by Sarah Mayhew, Education
Coordinator of Little Traverse Conservancy. Learn about the
world of owls and the special adaptations owls have to help
them be such amazing hunters. Dissect an owl pellet to dis-
cover how and what owls eat. Have lots of fun with hands-on
activities to learn about these birds of prey. (all ages)
7. Biodiversity Live! by Organization for Bat Conservation.
Explore the amazing variety of wildlife on planet Earth.
Discover the interconnectedness between plants and ani-
mals. Topics include the balance of natural ecosystems, how
human activities affect biodiversity through habitat destruc-
tion, invasive species, and climate change. Learn simple
actions each person can take to protect wildlife from extinc-
tion. Live animals include a bearded dragon, sugar glider
and a large fruit bat. (age 8 and up)
Session C, 3:15 pm
1. Beyond the Bins by Dan O'Henley (Cheboygan County
Recycling Program) and Kate Melby (Emmet County
Recycling Program). Learn about the power of recycling and
how it helps the environment and the economy. What hap-
pens to your recyclables, how are they processed, who buys
them, and what do they become? Also learn how to safely
dispose of household hazardous wastes in Cheboygan
County.
2. Hydroponics: Food for Thought by Tracie Kolhoff of
Grow Fast Gardens. Learn the history and future of hydro-
ponics (the growing of plants in enriched water without soil).
This method allows people to have flower and vegetable gar-
dens indoors with artificial light. The talk will include practi-
cal hydroponics garden tips for the hobbyist.
3. Hawks over Mackinaw by Steve Baker of Straits Area
Audubon Society. Experience second-hand the spring hawk
migration over Mackinac Straits. Enjoy rare photographs as
you view the types of hawks seen here, learn their identifying
characteristics, and discover why they fly through Mackinaw
City.
4. Presentation and Discussion on Energy Conservation by
Dave McKinley of Full Circle Contractors, Full Circle Home
Center and Green Matter. Learn about energy and cost sav-
ing home improvement ideas. www.fullcircleinc.net
5. Build a Bluebird House by Pete Chimner and Dale
Giddings. Learn about bluebirds, what they look like, where
they come from, why they're here, and what makes them
special. Build your own bluebird nesting box, with all materi-
als and tools supplied. Learn how to paint, install and care
for it once you take it home. Participation limited by sup-
plies, so register upon arrival at the Expo. (age 8 to 12)
6. Mammals of Michigan by Sarah Mayhew, Education
Coordinator of Little Traverse Conservancy. Explore a large
collection of pelts from mammals native to northern
Michigan. Learn fun facts about the way they adapt to near-
by habitats, and play a fun game to test your memory! (all
ages)
7. Biodiversity Live! by Organization for Bat Conservation.
Explore the amazing variety of wildlife on planet Earth.
Discover the interconnectedness between plants and ani-
mals. Topics include the balance of natural ecosystems, how
human activities affect biodiversity through habitat destruc-
tion, invasive species, and climate change. Learn simple
actions each person can take to protect wildlife from extinc-
tion. Live animals include a bearded dragon, sugar glider
and a large fruit bat. (age 8 and up)
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Is your driveway the worst in northern Michigan? Do you
really, really, really deserve a new one? Tell Team Elmers all
about it!
Thanks to Team Elmers one lucky resident will win $5,000
toward a new asphalt, concrete, gravel or crushed stone
driveway.
Visit www.TeamElmers.com and submit in writing (200
words or less) an essay explaining why your driveway is the
worst in northern Michigan or why you are most deserving
of a new one. If you'd like, you can also opt to include up to
three (3) photos and/or a link to a video.
Each entry will be evaluated and scored based on the fol-
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and one winner will be announced later this spring.
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entry per household. Team Elmers employees and their
immediate families are not eligible.
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If youre relatively young, and youve
been investing only a few years, you
possess an asset that is invaluable and
cannot be replaced: time. And the more
time you spend contributing to tax-
advantaged investments, the better off
you may be.
As an investor, time is your ally for
two reasons. First, the more time you
give to your growth-oriented invest-
ments, the greater their growth poten-
tial. And second, the effects of market
volatility have tended to decrease over
time, though as you no doubt have
heard, past performance is not a guar-
antee of future results.
Clearly, it pays to put time on your
side. And when youre investing in tax-
advantaged vehicles, time becomes an
even more critical component of invest-
ment success, especially when you are
young and have several decades ahead
of you before you retire.
Suppose, for example, that you put
$200 per month into an investment on
which you paid taxes every year. If you
earned a hypothetical 7% return on this
investment, youd end up with about
$324,000 after 40 years. But if you put
that same $200 per month into a tax-
deferred investment, such as a tradi-
tional Individual Retirement Account
(IRA), and you earned that same 7%
return, youd wind up with about
$513,000 after 40 years. Of course, once
you starting taking withdrawals, pre-
sumably when youre retired, youll have
to pay taxes on your earnings, so your
after-tax accumulation would be about
$385,000, assuming you took your IRA
in a lump sum (which most people
dont) and also assuming you were in
the 25% tax bracket. However, by the
time you retire, you may be in a lower
bracket. Plus, you have some control
over how much you withdraw each year,
so you may be able to affect the taxes
youll pay. Furthermore, depending on
your income level, your contributions to
a traditional IRA may be tax-deductible
in the years in which you make the con-
tributions. (Keep in mind that this
hypothetical example is for illustrative
purposes only and does not represent a
specific investment or investment strat-
egy.)
While tax deferral is obviously a nice
feature for an investment, tax-free may
be even better. If you meet the income
requirements, you might want to con-
sider investing in a Roth IRA, which pro-
vides tax-free earnings withdrawals,
provided youve held your account for at
least five years and you dont start taking
withdrawals until youre at least age
59. This means that, in the above
example, youd have accumulated that
same $513,000 but you wont have to
pay taxes on your withdrawals.
Generally speaking, the Roth IRA may
make more financial sense for those
who are eligible, but if you think youll
be in a lower tax
bracket when you
retire, and your
income level per-
mits you to deduct
some of your con-
tributions, you
may want to con-
sider a traditional
IRA. Consult with
your tax advisor for
guidance on the
most appropriate
approach for your
situation.
When it comes
to building
resources for
retirement, its
almost impossible
to save and invest
too much. So
take full advantage
of both time and
t ax- advant aged
investments. By
putting these
investments to
work for you, and
by keeping them at
work, youll be putting time on your side
as you work toward your financial goals.
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By Jim Akans
Thursday, April 19th, is the date of the 4th Annual Project
Connect, a day of free services for those in need, to be held
at the Michigan National Guard Cheboygan Armory from 10
am until 2 pm. Sponsored by the Cheboygan County
Housing & Homeless Coalition, Project Connect brings
together a host of community organizations, businesses and
individuals to offer a huge range of services, assistance,
products, screenings, food bags and moreall free of charge
during this one-day event.
Organizers state that at last years event approximately 300
individuals stopped by and over 43 agencies participated.
Examples of what will be offered at this years Project
Connect include;
- Employment and education assistance
- Help finding a place to live
- Clothing vouchers
- Assistance with paperwork for benefits
- Personal hygiene products
- Hearing and vision tests, immunizations
- Help with budgeting and credit repair
- Help finding licensed day care
- Health screening
- Hair Cuts
- On-site Day Care
- Food Bags available for each family attending
- And more
There is no appointment necessary, and there will be a free
lunch courtesy of The Drift Inn served from 11:30 am until 1
pm. Those needing transportation to and from the event can
utilize a free ride offered by the Straits Regional Ride &
Cheboygan County Council on Aging to and from Project
Connect. Requests for rides must be scheduled by
Wednesday, April 18th by calling (231) 597-9262 for those on
the northern side of the County, and by calling (231) 597-
4663 for those on the southern side of the County.
In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month,
Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan (LCFS) would
like to thank the volunteers that donate their time, talents
and gifts to serve the children in our area. We have dedicat-
ed volunteers from Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lewiston
that lovingly make quilts for each of our foster children.
Wanda Rickabus and Julie Tarrenne of Gaylord also gather
and assemble personal care packages for the foster children
and the families that are served by our Families First team.
When a child is removed from their home and is placed into
foster care, it is a difficult and stressful time for parents, chil-
dren and caseworkers and often the personal items that they
need are not gathered. Through the work of these volun-
teers, caseworkers are able to have the quilts and personal
care packages ready immediately for the children.
There are over 15,000 children living in foster care in
Michigan. Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan is
actively seeking loving, stable foster homes for the place-
ment of these children in all of Northern Michigan. We offer
a no obligation Foster Parent Orientation
once a month. The next orientation is scheduled on
Tuesday, May 8th from 6-9 pm in Gaylord. If you are inter-
ested in becoming a foster parent or would like more infor-
mation about foster care please contact LCFS at 989-732-
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FENCING CLASSES
By Jim Akans
Its about strategy, footwork, movement, and style.
The art of fencing is a sport with contemporary origins
dating back to the 18th century French school of fenc-
ing, influenced by the Italian school of the
Renaissance.
The sport of fencing has endured through the cen-
turies, and enthusiasts, as well as those with a curiosity
about learning this time-honored activity combining
mental and physical prowess, have an excellent
resource right here in northern Lower Michigan at the
Harbor Springs Fencing Club.
Founded by Tony Balistreri, a previously nationally
ranked sabre fencer who is now a childrens pastor at
Harbor Light Christian Church, the Harbor Springs
Fencing Club has been up and running since the early
part of 2011, and open to the public since early sum-
mer.
My students at Harbor Light urged me to open a
club that would allow the community to share in
learning the art of fencing, notes Balistreri. We start-
ed it out as a trial and found there was a whole lot of
interest out there.
At this point, Harbor Springs Fencing Club focuses
on learning the use of a sabre, one of three weapons
that may be utilized in fencing: the foil, epee or sabre.
The long thin appearance of the sabre is a familiar one
to those who may have seen it utilized in such popular
movies as The Princess Bride.
Balistreri, a former nationally ranked sabre fencer, is
a valuable resource for both beginning and advanced
fencing students. He studied under highly renown
coach Waldek Czaja, placed in the top 6 in the National
Champions competition and Jr. Olympics in the mid
1990s and had several scholarship offers before decid-
ing to attend Bible College in Graceville, Florida where
he graduated with a Bachelors in Biblical Studies, and
moved to northern Lower Michigan.
Harbor Springs Fencing Club offers classes for both
beginning and advanced students on Tuesdays, with
beginning classes from 3:30 to 4:15 pm and advanced
from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Initially, students are offered
three free lessons and the beginning fee to join the
club is $40 per month, which include a weekly prac-
tice, training and instructions, and use of the locker
area. While some fencing gear is available, Balistreri
notes that most ongoing students prefer to secure their
own gear.
He states, We have fencing strips and an electronic
set up which aides in training for tournaments. One of
our students, Ben Ruthig, competed in the Junior
Olymics in Salt Lake City, UT this winter and three of
the older students also recently competed and placed
in the top 100 in the North American Cup Tournament.
Our plan is to start taking our younger fencers to some
of the more local tournaments to give them a taste for
competition.
It is a different, fun, and enjoyable sport, Balistreri
adds. It is often compared to physical chess in that it
uses mind, body and a sabre all at once. It is about
footwork, distance, and planning of offence and
defense. It is also quite an aerobic workout.
For
addition-
al infor-
mation,
check
out
Harbor
Springs
Fencing
Clubs
facebook
page or
call (231)
838-
6207.
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Open to the public since early summer, Harbor Springs Fencing Club focuses on teaching students the
art of fencing with a sabre.
Offering training for both beginning and advanced stu-
dents, the Harbor Springs Fencing Club is located at
8220 Clayton Road (Harbor Light Gymnasium) in Harbor
Springs.
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There are numerous obstacles for struggling families in
Otsego County, and many families do not know where to
turn. Otsego County United Way is proud to announce a
new program that will help respond to this need. Michigan
Benefits Access is here to help families identify and access
services that can help improve financial stability. It is easy to
become overwhelmed in times of crisis, and the road to a
solution can be intimidating. State benefits can be a helpful
support system for families that struggle financially, because
they can help fulfill basic needs such as food, childcare, and
utilities. Once basic needs are met, families can focus on
becoming financially stable through education and employ-
ment. Allison Chaffee, our AmeriCorps Member, is serving
as a navigator to connect families with community
resources. Struggling families need help, and we strive to
help them in any way possible. The Michigan Benefits Access
Community Navigator will be stationed at the United Way
building, but will also be positioned throughout the commu-
nity to assist people at the most convenient location possi-
ble. Please contact Allison Chaffee at Allison@otsegounited-
way.org, 517-897-6428, or 989-732-8929. Allison will assist
clients by helping them navigate the Department of Human
Services (DHS) MIBridges portal and complete applications
for benefits electronically. In early 2012, DHS made it possi-
ble for everyone to apply online for all available programs.
New or current clients can view their case online. This allows
families to check the status of their case, see what documen-
tation their case worker needs and file their quarterly reviews
online. This helps those families that cant make it in to their
closest DHS office, but may pose barriers for those without
computer access or skills. United Way's Benefits Access will
help to fill in that gap. Otsego County United Way is also
seeking volunteers who would like to help families navigate
the MIBridges portal. Training will be offered to those who
would like to volunteer their time. If you would like to give
your time to help families, please contact us at
Allison@otsegounitedway.org.
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As we begin a new year you can make a
difference in our local economy. Make a
commitment to shop at stores owned and
operated by your neighbors.
The benefits of shopping at stores owned
by locals are well documented by research.
Studies done by economists show that:
When you spend $100 at a locally owned
business $62 stays in our community.
When you spend $100 at a national chain
$42 stays in our community.
When you spend $100 on-line $0 stays in
our community.
These figures alone should convince you
of the benefit of shopping at independently
owned local businesses but there is so much
more. Spending at a locally owned business
leads to better schools, better roads and
local support of community charities and
fundraisers.
Studies also show that local, independent-
ly owned businesses paid higher wages and
used more local goods and services stretch-
ing that local dollar even further.
In yet another reason for consumers to
consider shopping locally, new research
reveals that successful small businesses are
helping bolster sagging real estate markets in
some communities.
That's the finding of the American Express
Open Independent Retail Index, which
found that neighborhoods with thriving
independent businesses saw home values
outperform citywide markets by 50 percent
over the last 14 years.
The report specifically studied 27 neigh-
borhoods where small businesses have
thrived in 15 major U.S. cities, concluding
that home values there outperformed their
broader markets.
In addition, when you shop at independ-
ently owned businesses you will often deal
with the owner of the business. Their knowl-
edge of the product or service and their con-
cern to see you leave as a happy customer
will usually result in a very pleasant shop-
ping experience.
If consumers would simply look for the
opportunity to shift a portion of their spend-
ing from on-line businesses to locally owned
businesses it could make a difference in our
region of Northern Michigan.
Make 2012 the year you make the effort to
make a difference. Make the decision to
move 10% of your spending to independent-
ly owned businesses. The elegance of the 10
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In addition to providing food and shelter, a major focus of
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The Gaylord Area Council for the Arts 2012 Calendar is a major
fundraiser for the Arts Council. The theme for this years calendar is
Black and White with a Little Red; inspired by our annual exhibit in
February of the same name.
Calendars are available for $10.00 at the Community Arts Center,
125 E.Main St., Gaylord, MI,
Hrs: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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LOCAL NEWS
Michigan's highway roadsides soon will
get a spring cleaning. Almost 3,200 volunteer
groups across the state will pick up litter
along more than 7,200 miles of state highway
from April 14 to 22. It's the first of three pick-
ups this year for the Michigan Department
of Transportation (MDOT) Adopt-A-Highway
program, which began in 1990.
"Adopt-A-Highway volunteers care about
their local communities and Michigan, and
want to make a difference," said State
Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle.
"Their efforts help beautify our state and
give visitors a positive impression of
Michigan."
In 2011, Adopt-A-Highway volunteers col-
lected more than 75,000 bags of trash and
saved taxpayers $1.5 million in cleanup
costs. They wear high-visibility, yellow-green
safety vests required by federal regulations
when working within a highway's right of
way. MDOT provides the vests and the trash
bags for free, and arranges to haul away the
trash. Current volunteers include members
of various civic groups, businesses and fami-
lies. Crew members have to be at least 12
years old and each group must number at
least three people.
Sections of highway are still available for
adoption. Interested groups should check
the MDOT Web page at
www.michigan.gov/adoptahighway for more
information and the name of their county's
coordinator, who can specify available road-
sides. Groups are asked to adopt a section of
highway for at least two years. There is no
fee to participate. Adopt-A-Highway signs
bearing a group's name are posted along the
stretches of adopted highway.
There are three scheduled pickups: one
each in the spring, summer and fall. The
next two pickups are July 14 to 22 and Sept.
22 to 30.
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Thoughts on...When life is taxing I cope with it by ___??
SUNDAY SERVICES
WEDNESDAY
10:30 AM
7:00 PM ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Joy Fellowship
Assembly of God
8600 S. Straits Hwy.
Located between Indian River and Wolverine.
Sunday - Coffee Hour 9 AM
Service - 10 AM including services for children
Wednesday - 6 PM
231-525-8510 Pastor Bob Moody
Bible Based Preaching
traditional Music
Friendly, Casual, Atmosphere
Come Just As You Are
Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship 11:00
Evening Service 6:00 Wednesday 6:00
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Pastor Steve Datema
A Christian Reformed Ministry
Enjoy the music and message every Sunday morning
at 10:00am. Sunday School at 11:15am
Our Mission: A Spirit filled family of God united in our fear and love of Christ and
committed to the truth of the Bible. A praying church that equips its members to care,
serve and reach out to others with the saving grace of Jesus Christ.'
Professional Faith-Based Counseling Services
By Appointment Only In Gaylord and Indian River
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FREEDOM WORSHIP CENTER
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THURSDAY: 2 Timothy 3:1-4 New American Standard Bible (NASB)1 But realize this, that in the
last days difficult times will come. 2 For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money,
boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 unloving,
irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, 4 teacher-
ous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
FRIDAY: Matthew 17:25-28 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 25 He *said, Yes. And when
he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, What do you think, Simon?
From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs or poll-tax, from their sons or from
strangers? 26 When Peter said, From strangers, Jesus said to him, Then the sons
are exempt. 27 However, so that we do not offend them, go to the sea and throw in a
hook, and take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a
shekel. Take that and give it to them for you and Me.
SATURDAY: Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 10 He who loves money
will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income. This too is
vanity. 11 When good things increase, those who consume them increase. So what is the
advantage to their owners except to look on?
SUNDAY: Romans 13:7 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 7 Render to all what is due them:
tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom
honor.
MONDAY: Ecclesiastes 2:11 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 11 Thus I considered all my
activities which my hands had done and the labor which I had exerted, and behold all
was [vanity and striving after wind and there was no profit under the sun.
TUESDAY: Matthew 22:17-21 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 17 Tell us then, what do You
think? Is it lawful to give a poll-tax to Caesar, or not? 18 But Jesus perceived their mal-
ice, and said, Why are you testing Me, you hypocrites? 19 Show Me the coin used for
the poll-tax. And they brought Him a denarius. 20 And He *said to them, Whose like-
ness and inscription is this? 21 They *said to Him, Caesars. Then He *said to them,
Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesars; and to God the things that are
Gods.
PASTORS
PERSPECTIVE
Pastor
Steve Scheer
Life Church
When life is taxing I cope with it by ..?
..positioning myself to receive all that I can from my relation-
ship with God and Gods relationship with me.
A true child of God knows that as we depend on Him, He will get us
through any situation. Jesus said, I have come to give you life and life
more abundantly. Jesus never said that life would be without diffi-
culty. He said we could have a full life and that through Him we could
overcome any situation and be more than conquerors.
This doesnt mean we just expect God to take of what life throws at
us.
Here are some guidelines I follow when life is tough:
*I remind myself of who I am in Christ, truths from the Bible like
I am his child, God has a great plan for my future, He promises to take
care of me. There are many positive scriptures that I quote to myself
during the trials of life.
*I pray real prayers from the heart asking for His supernatural help.
* I surround myself with Godly positive people. The church is a great
place God created for that to happen.
* I force myself to think about the positives in my life and God[s
promises to those who love Him.
* When times are tough I listen to a lot of Christian music and I find
that God meets me there and I feel better emotionally.
* I make sure my attitudes and responses to those difficult situations
are aligned with Gods word and as positive as it can be.
* I face the situation and deal with it head on.
Spending time in God's word.
John Yoder, Grayling
Spending time with my dog. Dogs are
the best stress therapy medicine.
Esther Claes, Petoskey
I file my Federal returns.
Dave Foreman, Petoskey
I have to go back to the basics, close friends
and a particular bible verse. Something to
anchor yourself to. These are two things that
are anchored and don't move. Stepping back so
I can see the big picture helps as well.
Brian Sommerfield
A Tax Savvy Wealth Manager Petoskey
Youth violence, traffic crashes, property crime,
treatment, and medical aid due to underage alco-
hol use, cost the state of Michigan $2 billion
annually. Underage drinking only happens
because adults allow it, because someone over the
age of 21 has purchased, provided, or assisted an
underage person to obtain alcohol. The Health
Department of Northwest Michigan is encourag-
ing all adults to Do Your Part in preventing
underage drinking.
Underage drinking is a major public health
concern, said Erika Van Dam, Family &
Community Health Supervisor. Alcohol is the
most commonly used and abused drug among
youth in northern Michigan. Its especially trou-
bling since youth who start to drink before age 15
are seven times more likely to experience alcohol
problems as adults.
Although strides are being made to reduce
underage drinking, the Michigan Youth Risk
Behavior Survey indicates that 69 percent of
Michigan high school students, 9th through 12th
grade, reported having at least one drink during
their lifetime. For high school seniors the rate is
higher at 77 percent. In addition, 35 percent of
those high school seniors reported drinking alco-
hol within the past 30 days.
Numerous communities are holding town
meetings about underage drinking around the
state during the months of March and April,
including Petoskey. SAFE in Northern Michigan
hosted a Town Hall Meeting last week to increase
community awareness of underage drinking,
identify how underage drinking affects the com-
munity, and brainstorm possible solutions.
Preventing abuse of over-the-counter and pre-
scription drugs was also dis-
cussed. Over 40 attended the
program in Petoskey, which
included a panel of legal, health,
education, and prevention pro-
fessionals.
Recently, the Michigan
Department of Community
Health worked with the
Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration to
develop a video that focuses on the fact that, as
adults, we all have a role in preventing underage
drinking. We may be parents, siblings, or other
family members. But its also beyond family.
Coaches, teachers, law enforcement, clergy and
retailers can have an impact as well. Regardless of
our roles and identities, adults interact with youth
on a regular basis and everyone can help send a
clear message that underage drinking is unac-
ceptable.
For video examples of what individuals can say
in their unique roles to discourage underage
drinking, go to www.nwhealth.org and click on
the Do Your Part link. Here are some ways adults
can send a clear message and Do Your Part:
Parents can set clear rules and expectations
that in their family it is not OK to drink before the
age of 21
Teachers can set rules in their classrooms that
talking about parties that occurred over the week-
end and involved drinking is not allowed
Coaches can set clear standards that drinking
by team members is not allowed, and enforce
consequences.
Van Dam reminds anyone over 21 that it is
never OK to purchase or supply alcohol to a
minor. For additional information, call Van Dam
at 231-347-5832 or visit
www.michigan.gov/mdch-bsaas.
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan
is mandated by the Michigan Public Health Code
to promote wellness, prevent disease, provide
quality healthcare, address health problems of
vulnerable populations, and protect the environ-
ment for the residents and visitors of Antrim,
Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego counties.
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month -Do Your Part To
Prevent Underage Drinking
Kirtland Community Colleges Department of
Nursing is inviting all area nurses to its annual
Spring Nursing Conference on Thursday, May
10, at the Auditorium on KCCs main campus
near Roscommon.
The one-day conference will begin at 7:30
a.m. on May 10, with registration and a conti-
nental breakfast, and end at about 4:30 p.m.
The focus of this years conference is Wellness
Education Lessons for Life, with topics that
include Wellness for Hearth
Health with Lyn Behnke,
MSN, FNPBC, CAFCI, FAAIM;
Relationship of Wellness to
Pain Management by Marian
Long, RN, MSN, AHN-BC;
Wellness Concepts Applied to
End of Life Care with Dr.
Thad Jackson, DO; Ecology of
Wellness for Nurses by Dr.
Sharon Olson, Ph.D., GNP-BC;
and Current Recommended
Immunizations and
Screenings Across the
Lifespan, with Heidi Loynes, BSN, RN.
Kirtlands annual nursing conference pro-
vides an opportunity for LPNs and RNs to par-
ticipate in informative presentations on a wide
variety of topics as they relate to patient well-
ness, said Julie Lavender, Associate Dean for
Health Sciences at Kirtland. Nursing profes-
sionals will also have the opportunity to net-
work with respected local colleagues and fulfill
the pain management continuing education
requirement required for license renewal in
Michigan.
The talents of Kirtlands graduating nursing
class of 2011 will be on display in a Quality and
Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Poster
presentation, and attendees will have access to
a variety of vendor exhibits. A silent auction is
also planned, with proceeds directed toward
providing affordable professional nursing con-
ferences in the future.
In total, the spring conference provides 6.0
continuing education contact hours and meets
the Michigan State Board of Nursings continu-
ing education requirement. In order to earn
certification, participants must attend the
entire conference, as no partial credits will be
granted.
Cost to attend is $35 per student, $60 for a
licensed nurse (either LPN or RN), if registering
prior to Friday, April 13, and includes the conti-
nental breakfast, refreshments and lunch. The
fee increases to $65 after April 13.
For more information, contact Julie Lavender
by calling 989-275-5000, extension 298, or via e-
mail at julie.lavender@kirtland.edu. Or visit
online at www.kirtland.edu/academic/nur.htm.
A new set of reports released today rank the
health of nearly every county in the nation and
shows that much of what affects health occurs
outside of the doctors office. For the third year,
the County Health Rankings confirm the criti-
cal role that factors such as education, jobs,
income, and environment play in how healthy
people are and how long they live.
According to this years reports, rankings for
the four counties in the local Health District
rose from 2011:
Antrim County is ranked at 45 of 82
Michigan counties up from 48.
Charlevoix County is ranked at 14, up from
18 last year
Emmet County is ranked 7, up from 9
Otsego County is ranked 51, up from 57.
Published on-line at www.countyhealthrank-
ings.org by the University of Wisconsin
Population Health Institute and the Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation, the County Health
Rankings are based on the latest data available
for each county. It is the only tool of its kind
that measures the overall health of each county
in all 50 states on the multiple factors that
influence health. It includes snapshots of near-
ly every county with a color-coded map that
compares each countys overall health with
other counties in each of the 50 states. People
can compare how their county is doing in areas
like diabetes screening rates or number of
uninsured adults to national benchmarks.
The County Health Rankings are important
because they help us identify factors that are
making it difficult for residents to maintain a
healthy lifestyle and understand how we com-
pare to other counties in the state, said Linda
Yaroch, Health Officer for the Health
Department of Northwest Michigan. Its
encouraging to see improvement across the
Health District.
Each countys rank reveals a pattern of
strengths and weaknesses. The County Health
Rankings reveal that all counties have areas
where they can improve, even those that are
the healthiest. Some highlights of what coun-
ties look like nationally:
People are nearly twice as likely to be in fair
or poor health in the unhealthiest counties;
Unhealthy counties have significantly lower
high school graduation rates;
Unhealthy counties have more than twice
as many children in poverty;
Unhealthy counties have much fewer gro-
cery stores or farmers markets; and
Unhealthy counties have much higher rates
of unemployment.
Its easier to be healthy if you live in a sup-
portive, healthy community, said Yaroch.
Health is impacted by where you live, work
and play.
She said the County Health Rankings are just
one of a dozen types of indicators being stud-
ied in a major healthy community assess-
ment underway in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet,
and Otsego counties. Other categories of data
are: demographic characteristics, socioeco-
nomic characteristics, health resource avail-
ability, quality of life, behavioral risk factors,
environmental health indicators, social and
mental health, maternal and child health,
death, illness, and injury, infectious diseases,
and sentinel events. The Health Department is
facilitating the Mobilizing for Action through
Planning & Partnerships model with financial
support and leadership from Charlevoix Area
Hospital, McLaren-Northern Michigan, Otsego
Memorial Hospital, and the Northern Health
Plan.
The approach combines studies with sto-
ries, said Jane Sundmacher, who is leading the
project. Data collection is well underway
across the Health District. Now were planning
how to collect themes in our communities,
insights about quality of life, and community
assets through broad-based county-level com-
mittees. These committees are just getting
organized and anyone interested in participat-
ing can contact Sundmacher at the Health
Department at 231-347-5041 or j.sundmach-
er@nwhealth.org.
The Health Department of Northwest
Michigan is mandated by the Michigan Public
Health Code to promote wellness, prevent dis-
ease, provide quality healthcare, address health
problems of vulnerable populations, and pro-
tect the environment for the residents and visi-
tors of Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Otsego
counties.
National Volunteer Week is April 15 through 21, 2012 and
Mercy Hospice is honoring its core of dedicated volunteers who
provide support, companionship and dignity to those facing
serious and life-limiting illness.
Hospice volunteers play an
indispensable role in enabling
us to offer the best care possi-
ble for patients living with life-
limiting illness, their families
and caregivers. By sharing
their time, energy, and expert-
ise, our volunteers bring compassion and caring to the lives of
those in need, said Jillian Tremonti, Volunteer Coordinator for
Mercy Hospice.
Hospice volunteers often serve patients and families at the
bedside but they also assist in the office, help raise awareness,
contribute to educational programs, and provide fundraising
support and more. Hospice volunteers help the people they
serve live every moment of life to the fullest and enable the
organizations they work with to achieve their mission in the
community. Most hospice volunteers choose to give their time
helping others because of their own experience with the com-
passionate care hospice pro-
vided to a dying loved one.
The National Hospice and
Palliative Care Organization
reports that there are an esti-
mated 458,000 hospice volun-
teers providing more than 21
million hours of service to
hospice programs each year.
More than one and a half mil-
lion patients in the U.S. are
cared for by hospice programs
every year.
It is federally mandated
under Medicare that five per-
cent of all patient care hours
be provided by trained volun-
teers. This regulation reflects
the vital role that volunteers
play in the hospice philosophy
of care and ensures that a hos-
pice program has roots deep
in the community.
For those interested in
learning more about hospice
or volunteer opportunities,
please call 989-348-4383 or toll
free at 800-424-1457.
Annual County Health Rankings Released
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Gaylord
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Gaylord
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HOME HEALTH CARE
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231-547-6092
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Many items throughout the store
CeIebrate Earth Day
during the entire month of ApriI
for example:
Blues Buster
compact fluorescent
light bulbs
12 watt replaces 60 watt
$8.49 Reg. $10.59
Full spectrum light, like sunlight in
your home
Ecover
fabric softener
32 oz.
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Ecos laundry
detergent
100 oz. - 100 loads
$12.99 Reg. $15.99
magnolia, lemongrass, lavender --
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Seventh Generation
paper towels
100% recycled
$2.99 Reg. $3.69
Mercy Hospice Celebrates the
contributions of its volunteers during
National Volunteer Week, April 15 21
Kirtland Community College hosts annual nursing conference
Health & Wellness
Congressman Dan Benishek was in Pellston on Wednesday,
April 11 to attend the Grand Opening of the newly renovated
Hornet Health Center. The Hornet Health Center is a school-
based health center operated by the Health Department of
Northwest Michigan and located in the Pellston Middle/High
School. Renovations to the Hornet Health Center include the
addition of a small group room and a second exam room to
the existing clinic, as well as upgrades to equipment, includ-
ing the implementation of electronic medical record software.
Funding for these upgrades was made possible by a
$141,853 grant awarded by the U.S. Health Resources &
Services Administration (HRSA) to improve access to basic
primary health care for school-aged children, many of whom
have no other sources of care. In addition to the federal sup-
port, the renovations were supported locally through a $2,500
grant from the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community
Foundation.
These renovations will allow us to maximize the number of
youth we serve annually by improving clinic flow, and the
upgrade to electronic medical records places us at the fore-
front of primary care service, said Erika Van Dam, Family &
Community Health Supervisor at the Health Department of
Northwest Michigan. We are so thankful to have received
both federal and local support for these upgrades.
School-based health centers bring access to health care
right where the students are; at school. According to the
School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan, school-based
health centers have been shown to markedly improve educa-
tional outcomes and are a cost-effective, evidence-based
model for providing health care to students.
In addition to the Hornet Health Center in Pellston which
serves students 5 through 21, the Health Department of
Northwest Michigan also operates the Ironmen Health Center,
on the campus of Mancelona Public Schools, serving adoles-
cents age 10 through 21. There is no charge for services at the
school-based health centers. Clients do not need to be
enrolled in Pellston or Mancelona schools to use the clinics.
For more information, contact Van Dam at 231-347-5832.
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is mandat-
ed by the Michigan Public Health Code to promote wellness,
prevent disease, provide quality healthcare, address health
problems of vulnerable populations, and protect the environ-
ment for the residents and visitors of Antrim, Charlevoix,
Emmet, and Otsego counties.
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of Newly Renovated Hornet Health Center in Pellston
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